Cupcakes (plain)

Ingredients

• 100 g self-raising flour
• 100 g caster sugar
• 100 g margarine
• 2 eggs

Steps

1. Preheat an oven to gas mark 5 (190°C / 375°F).
2. Place 15 cupcake cases on a baking tray, or in a muffin/cupcake pan if you have one.
3. Place the flour, sugar, margarine, and eggs into a mixing bowl.
4. Use an electric mixer to mix the ingredients together for 1 minute.
5. Use a spoon and knife to evenly dollop the batter into the cases.
6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cakes are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. When completed, remove from the oven.
8. Leave to cool.
9. Decorate with icing sugar if desired.